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Category : News

Language students are welcome in Canada and should submit their visitor visa applications now to benefit from faster processing by the Government of Canada

International students can study English or French in Canada for less than 6 months on a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). From now until at least the end of March, while the government of Canada isn’t processing study permit applications (or very few), more resources are available to process other visa applications, meaning that short-term language students applying for TRVs and eTAs will benefit from faster processing.

International Language Students Are Welcome in Canada!

Did you know? A study permit is NOT required to attend short-term English or French language programs in Canada.

Languages Canada Releases 2022 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada

Despite extraordinary efforts to position the sector for full recovery in 2022, Languages Canada members reached only 65% of pre-pandemic student numbers and 73% of student week volume.

Government of Canada Adds 13 Countries to Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Program

Eligible travellers from 13 more countries, including Thailand, Panama, Argentina and Costa Rica, now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada.

Canada’s Federal Public Service Strike: How Languages Canada Is Working to Mitigate Impact on International Students

With news of today’s start (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) of a federal public service strike, many international students planning to study English or French in Canada this summer may be wondering if and how their study permit or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications will be impacted.

Highlights from the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference

With nearly 200 participants from across Canada and the world, over 30 professional development sessions and two full days of valuable networking opportunities, the Languages Canada 16th Annual Conference— February 22-25, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia—was, without a doubt, a resounding success.

Languages Canada Wins 2022 ST Star School Association

Languages Canada was honoured to receive the ST Star School Association award during the StudyTravel Star Awards 2022, held in London earlier this month.

2021 Annual Report on Language Education in Canada Shows Impact of Pandemic and Optimism for Recovery

While student numbers fell significantly, Canada's language education sector emerged from 2021 with optimism for recovery and growth into 2022. In fact, Canada gained global market share in the English Language Travel sector over the pandemic and experienced less decline in student numbers than competitor destinations.

The MOVA Initiative: Languages Canada Members Extend Support to Those Impacted by War in Ukraine

Through the MOVA Initiative, Ukrainians making their journey to safety in Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel will have access to free or discounted English or French language courses, an integral part of successful integration in Canada.

Important Update Regarding the Implementation of the Government of Canada’s September 7th Travel Guidelines

IRCC's website has been updated to reflect that travellers who qualify as fully vaccinated may now enter Canada to study for 6 months or less with a valid travel document (visitor visa or electronic travel authorization [eTA]).